The Lazybones Who Became a Workaholic Thanks to His Wife

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A reborn princess whose family and country were destroyed in her previous life + a transmigrated young prince who pretends to be lazy but is really a money lover

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[Blurb One: The Young Prince's Perspective]

Mu Linsen had nothing but money. Then, overnight, he transmigrated and became a man: the famous young prince of Hanhai. His dream of becoming a happy-go-lucky slacker suffered its first major setback when he discovered that this enormous kingdom had no cooking oil. As a foodie, all he got to eat was boiled vegetables!

The young prince went to great lengths to make rapeseed oil so he could have a proper stir-fry. To boost crop yields, he also came up with oil-cake fertilizer. To buy gifts for his mother and sister, he happened to open a restaurant that made a fortune every day. To supply the restaurant with ingredients, he went on to build the biggest trading network in the land. But even as a slacker rich enough to rival a kingdom, the young prince still just wanted to laze around, until he met her.

[Blurb Two: The Princess's Perspective]

The princess, whose family was destroyed in her previous life, is reborn and wants only to become a demon of vengeance to protect her loved ones. But how can she save a kingdom teetering on the brink of collapse?

"Xiaoyuanbao, imagine if everyone in the land had enough to eat. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Actually, it wasn't impossible. All she had to do was find seeds, make compost, expand the farmland, and increase the yield per acre. So let's get to it.

"Xiaoyuanbao, imagine if we could replace these officials who take the people's salaries but serve the prime minister instead. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Actually, that wasn't impossible either. All she had to do was open academies, revive the imperial examinations, and select the emperor's own scholars.

[Blurb Three: Little Scenes]

When the little princess was five, she fell in love at first sight with the Big Bad Wolf's pillow. The young prince, however, was hugging the Grey Wolf.

When she was eighteen, the princess married the Prince of Dingchuan. Before the emperor and empress, the young prince vowed, "One heart, one love, for a lifetime."

From then on, the young prince had only one rule to live by: First, his wife's always right. Second, if his wife is wrong, refer to the first rule.

[Reading Guide]

1. The male lead (a woman transmigrates into a man's body) transmigrates, while the female lead is reborn. A feel-good story about building the realm and court politics.

2. The plot comes first, with romance as a secondary focus. Childhood sweethearts grow closer over time.

3. Dear readers, if you enjoy the story, please stick around. May every day bring you a good mood!

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[The Live-in Son-in-Law's Road to the Imperial Exams]

Xu Jingmo is born into a marquis's household, only for his scumbag father to force him and his mother out with nothing. Though brilliant, he sees his exam results suppressed time and time again. At nine, the young scholar Xu Jingmo resolutely joins the Nangong family, the greatest merchants in the land, as their live-in son-in-law. Ten years later, he tops the palace exam and becomes the top-ranked scholar.

The emperor's favorite, Master Xu, gives up an easy position in one of the Six Ministries and chooses instead to serve in the provinces. After ten years as a local official, having brought prosperity to countless people, he returns to the capital. By the age of thirty, Master Xu becomes the youngest Grand Secretary in the history of Great Qi.

[Little Scenes]

Scumbag Father: Son, you're the heir to the marquisate. Come home at once.

Xu Jingmo: Your surname is Zongzheng, and mine is Xu. You've got the wrong person.

Examiner A: This young man writes with substance and style. He deserves first place.

Examiner B: No, he's a live-in son-in-law. That dishonors the integrity of scholars.

Chief Examiner: Then give him second place.

Xu Jingmo: Sooner or later, I'll reclaim the glory that's rightfully mine.

Someone: I'll pave the way with money and charm. Just watch me take this kingdom for myself.

Xu Jingmo: You've schemed and plotted because you know you're not fit to show your face in public.

Someone: You're nothing but a live-in son-in-law!

Xu Jingmo: And you're nothing but a prisoner at the mercy of this live-in son-in-law.

Nangong Yunci: If you want a divorce, just tell me. In this vast world, where the roads are long and the journey is arduous, I only hope we can each find peace and happiness.

Xu Jingmo: My lady, it seems your husband hasn't been trying hard enough...

The next day, Nangong Yunci: You beast!

[Reading Guide]

1. Set in an imaginary dynasty. The early story focuses on the imperial exams, and the later story on his official career.

2. A plot-driven story, with career arcs for both the male and female leads.

3. The imperial examination system is mostly based on that of the Ming Dynasty, with a few changes.

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[The Princess's Imperial Tutor and Consort (Imperial Exams)]

After finally passing the civil service exam in his small town, Xu Changqing unexpectedly transmigrates to an unfamiliar dynasty.

He was hoping to coast through life, but discovers that his father is a strict disciplinarian who beats him if he doesn't study, and that his older brother is a chatterbox who will nag him endlessly if he doesn't hit the books.

Taking an exam? He's good at that! After overcoming one obstacle after another and making it into the Hanlin Academy, he's promptly sent off by the old emperor, who admires his father, to tutor the crown prince.

Crown Prince's tutor? The four tutors before him already resigned after being driven mad by the prince. Is he going to be the fifth? No, he's going to be the last.

The naughtiest little crown prince meets the tutor who is best at tricking his students, and gets led on a merry chase as he grows up. Years later, the little prince has become a wise emperor, with one favorite saying: "Don't even think about tricking me. My tutor's already done that!"

[Little Scenes]

Little Crown Prince: I am the cleverest child in the land.

Xu Changqing: Exactly. I heard the academy's prodigy passed the scholar exam at just twelve years old.

Little Crown Prince: I can do that too.

Xu Changqing: Of course you can, once you've memorized the Four Books and Five Classics. You're a genius child!

Little Crown Prince: I'll go memorize them right now.

Little Crown Prince: Let's play Monopoly again!

Xu Changqing: Your Highness, the court doubled the taxes, and you've gone bankrupt...

Little Crown Prince: Outrageous! They're making up excuses to plunder the people's wealth!

Little Crown Prince: Teacher, you mustn't bully my elder sister. She's a delicate young lady, so you have to be nice to her.

Xu Changqing: (Delicate?!) Your Highness, you should say that to the princess.

The princess gives him a meaningful look...

Xu Changqing: I shall obey.

Theme: The young have every right to be bold.